Kitchen

Independent and trusted reviews, tests and investigations of large and small kitchen appliances and utensils.

Top 10 Popular Articles

Juicer

Juicers review

06 Jul 2011 | We test a range of centrifugal and non-centrifugal juicers and find a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean outstanding performance. More >>

Cooktop - Gas

Cooktops buying guide

01 Oct 2008 | The old kitchen range — albeit in an upmarket format — is making a comeback, but having a separate oven and cooktop allows you flexibility to put each where you like, at the height that suits you best.  More >>

Ovens buying guide

Ovens buying guide

21 May 2008 | But while looks may be important, they're only one of many things to think about when buying an oven. More >>

Oven

Ovens $850 to $1900 review and compare

16 Apr 2007 | If you haven’t been in the market for a new oven for a while, you might be surprised to discover what they can do these days.  More >>

Roast

Electric built-in ovens review

16 Mar 2012 | We compare ovens, with and without self-cleaning features, priced from $709 to $3999. More >>

Kitchen

Kitchen benchtops buying guide

01 Jul 2008 | The kitchen is often described as the heart of the family home. No longer just a place for cooking and washing-up, it’s become one of the key entertaining areas. More >>

Inside of fridge

Fridge and freezer buying guide

10 Mar 2011 | There are big variations in temperature uniformity, efficiency, noise and running costs. More >>

Benchtop mixer

Benchtop mixers review

14 May 2012 | We have test results for 18 benchtop mixers, priced from $139 to $999.  More >>

Short black cofee on tray

Automatic espresso machines

12 Apr 2008 | For an immediate coffee hit, does real espresso at the push of a button sound more appealing than instant coffee from a tin? More >>

Brand reliability

CHOICE reliability survey

27 Mar 2012 | CHOICE regularly surveys its members, asking them to share their experiences of reliability for a number of products.  More >>

Top 10 Recent Articles

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Benchtop blenders review

16 May 2012 | We tested 10 benchtop blenders, priced from $20 to $379 and found the most expensive models performed the best. More >>

Handheld blenders

Handheld blenders review

18 May 2012 | We review 26 stick blenders, priced from $10 to $209, including models from Bamix, Breville, Philips and Sunbeam. More >>

Benchtop mixer

Benchtop mixers review

14 May 2012 | We have test results for 18 benchtop mixers, priced from $139 to $999.  More >>

Mixer iStock

Handheld mixers review

10 May 2012 | We've reviewed 17 handheld mixers and found they are one of the handiest appliances to have in your kitchen. More >>

Slow cooker

Slow cookers review

18 Apr 2012 | If you can do with a bit of help in the kitchen, or are always short of time, a slow cooker could be the answer to your problems.  More >>

food-saver

Sunbeam FoodSaver first look

28 Mar 2012 | Sunbeam has a range of food-sealing devices. We tested their cheapest to see if it lives up to its claims. More >>

Roast

Electric built-in ovens review

16 Mar 2012 | We compare ovens, with and without self-cleaning features, priced from $709 to $3999. More >>

home espresso coffee machines

Home espresso coffee machines review

01 Mar 2012 | We test 37 manual and semi-automatic espresso machines, priced from $159 to $1800. See our video on making the perfect shot. More >>

coffee-roaster

Coffee roasters review

13 Mar 2012 | If you want to control the freshness and flavour of your coffee then look no further than a home coffee roaster.  More >>

dishwasher reviews

Dishwashers review

16 Feb 2012 | We take the guesswork out of buying the major dishwasher brands by testing them in our specialised independent laboratories.  More >>

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